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  1. J

    Flintlock Rifle Pan Polishing Project - Chambers Siler Lock

    Recommended to me on the range as a means to not only speed up ignition but also make cleanup between rounds significantly easier, especially in the humid Florida weather, Ive decided to remove the Siler lock and polish the pan to a mirror shine. This reduces the surface area to provide for the...
  2. J

    Central Florida Muzzleloaders Monthly Match at the CFLRPC Orlando

    This video covers some highlights of the February 2018 match at the Central Florida Rifle and Pistol Club monthly match with the fine folks from the Central Florida Muzzleloaders Club. Click here for the video
  3. J

    Cleaning the TVM flintlock with the bolt on flint flush kit

    After returning from the Central Florida Muzzleloaders meeting pre testing of the device, I'd inspect the accumulation of residue and discuss cleaning options as well as what had happened that day out on the field. After attempting to use another method, Ive opted to try the Flint Flush kit by...
  4. J

    How I clean and service my Hawken rifle

    I put together a video documenting the process I use for cleaning my Hawken which isn't too difficult since its a takedown essentially. Unlike pinned rifles that present other challenges. I'm sure 100 people have 100 ways of doing this. This is mine, and it works. Click here for Youtube video
  5. J

    Field testing my new TVM Lancaster Lefty Flintlock in .50 Cal

    Im finally able to post the video of the trial run, enjoy. Click here for the video
  6. J

    Video of action and spark produced with slow motion

    Ive provided a video of the action of my new rifle and spark produced along with some slow motion footage for both fun and critique. Click here for the Video
  7. J

    Unboxing video of my new TVM Early Lancaster Lefty Rifle

    Here is a video I made of the TVM rifle as id received it in the mail, and opened it. They did a fine job on the preparation for transport, no wonder it was so heavy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enAYrCrUC5g
  8. J

    Tradition Hawken Disassembly video for cleaning and inspection

    I put together a video of complete disassembly and reassembly of my Tradition Hawken rifle that I would do for a comprehensive cleaning and inspection. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PfcMv_KbJc
  9. J

    Just completed TVM Lefty .50 construction photos

    Arrives hopefully this weekend, here are some of the construction photos
  10. J

    Items I take with me to the range for operations and maintenance

    This video goes through my black powder dry box to show what I bring along with the rifle so that I have everything I need when I need it for operation, maintenance and cleaning. Some of the words in the video had the be changed and censored to get around the youtube robot censor sadly...
  11. J

    Lee lead hardness tester evaluated

    I've conducted an evaluation of the Lee lead hardness tester work several control specimens to determine its usefulness in determining the BHN value for the purity of lead in the casting of round ball ammunition. As there are only two testers on the market you can see that this works, but...
  12. J

    Field Testing the switch from Pyrodex to Black powder

    I'd taken the time to specifically test my Hawken given the switch from Pyrodex over to Goex black powder so that a determination could be made as to the proper grain to use for this transition. As you will see in the video it was not a 1:1 as most bottles might indicate given similar...
  13. J

    Flintlock conversion of a traditions Hawken (left handed)

    I have a 50cal Traditions Hawken percussion , left handed that I wanted to swap over to flintlock. This has become a seemingly impossible task. I cant find a lefthanded flintlock mechanism for this model anywhere, including from traditions
  14. J

    Hello from Central Florida

    I wanted to stop in and say hello, Im an avid black powder enthusiast who faces the constant challenge of being left handed.
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